[Question #11172] HIV timeline and symptoms

16 months ago

I have asked a question before. I had unprotective insertive vaginal intercourse with a girl I met a club. I tested for a full panel test at 24 days that came out negative. After I had a test sore throat I tested at 2, 3 , 4.5 and 6 months from any lab test now which was a rapid finger prick blood test that came out negative and then I did a 7 months test which was a 5 generation through the vein that was negative too. It’s been 26 months now. my skin has been dry which looks a lot like serbatitios dermatitis. I had a pimple in my armpit that happens here and there but this time after puff drain I feel there still a small lump. I’m afraid if it’s a swollen lymph node. Whatever advise I have taken. It tells that no one turns positive after 6 months. I have been a lot of stress since last 2 years now: please help!

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

16 months ago

Welcome back, but I'm afraid I have no more advice for you. You describe the same exposure as in your question a few months ago. I suggest you re-read that discussion (no. 10549). It was proved then that you do not have HIV, and that HIV cannot cause symptoms in the presence of negative test results. In other words, your negative test results prove that something other than HIV explains your symptoms. And anyway, an HIV infection would never cause a single enlarged lymph node and dry skin as the only symptoms. As you seem to realize yourself, the possible enlarged node is caused by the pimple you describe. If you have continuing concerns about these or any other symptoms, I suggest you see a doctor. It isn't HIV or any other STD, and these things are entirely unrelated to the sexual exposure on your mind.

I hope this reminder is helpful. Best wishes.

HHH, MD

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16 months ago

I have also get sore throat, headache and body ache time to time . Like over the period of time multiple things have happen like sore throat happens or I would get headache or some times muscle pains.

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

16 months ago

Try to get this through your head: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO HAVE HIV SYMPTOMS AND TEST NEGATIVE! THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. YOUR TEST RESULTS PROVE YOU DO NOT HAVE HIV. It doesn't matter how typical for HIV the symptom seems to be. And anyway, your symptoms are NOT suggestive of HIV. IF YOU ASK AGAIN ABOUT SYMPTOMS OR TELL ME YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT HIV BECAUSE OF THEM, THIS THREAD WILL IMMEDIATELY BE CLOSED WITH NO FURTHER REPLY.

Do you best to understand and believe this. Thank you.

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15 months ago

I’m sorry and this will be last question. I have been feeling body aches all over and it’s not going away for a week now . Can I keep HIV possibility out of window. I don’t know if this happening because I’m stressing as it’s not going away since a week. I read online when your Cd4 is low your body aches .

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD

15 months ago

You have been warned not to ask the same question in different words, hoping for a different reply. Re-read my replies above: you do not have HIV. This thread is now closed. Also please note the forum policy against repeated anxiety driven questions, especially when the user ignores or is resistant to reasoned, repeated, science based advice. Such repeat questions may be deleted without reply and without refund of the posting fee. Thank you for your understanding. Goodbye.---
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